When does the New Year's holiday start, how many days is it? Is December 31 a public holiday or a half-day?
December 31, 2024, has become a major point of curiosity for citizens making holiday plans ahead of the New Year. While it is known that January 1 is a public holiday, whether December 31 will be a full-day holiday is on the agenda. So, what will the holiday situation be on December 31, 2024? Is it a half-day or a full-day holiday? Here is the answer to this question and all the details regarding the New Year's holiday...
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As we approach 2025, citizens preparing for New Year's celebrations have begun to wonder whether December 31 will be a holiday. Whether December 31, 2024, is a public holiday has become an important issue that will affect holiday plans. While January 1, 2025, has been designated as a public holiday as it is every year, the situation for December 31 is different. So, what will the holiday status be on December 31, 2024?
IS DECEMBER 31 A PUBLIC HOLIDAY?
December 31, 2024, as a day when preparations for New Year's celebrations are made, is an important date that affects work schedules, especially for workplaces and public institutions. Since December 31, the last day of 2024, has not been declared a public holiday in Turkey, working hours will continue as normal. However, some private sector employees and schools may work a half-day, or a full day off may be granted depending on the preferences of employers.
HOW MANY DAYS UNTIL THE NEW YEAR?
As of December 27, 2024, there are only 5 days left until the New Year. January 1, 2025, the first day of the new year, is accepted as a public holiday in Turkey. This date will be a holiday for students and public employees. January 1, 2025, falls on a Wednesday.